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Susan Sentinella T/A Saints Schooling for Dogs

Allowing Animals To Be Who They Are. Fully insured and affiliated to the British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers having obtained a Certificate in Instructional techniques and a Recognised Trainer for Scentwork UK Level 1 and 2. May 2019 - Battersea Academy - The Intensive Dog Rescue and Rehoming Programme

Ongoing online:
Recallers member/Alum

ni-Susan Garrett
Kamal Fernandez online training Kamal Fernandez Heelwork VIP Group
December 2019 - Scent for Six - The School of Canine Science - Online
September 2019 - 30 Days of Canine Science - The School of Canine Science - Online The School of Canine Science - The Puppy Lab

April 2019 - Kamal Fernandez - Sports Dog Training - Attended weekend workshop with Thomas. November 2018 to June 2019 - Provision of staff training and behavioural services to a local rescue organisation
July 2018 - Craig Ogilvie - Play Workshop
July 2018 - My application to do the Home Visits in the UK for Pat’s Rescue Retreat (based in Spain) has been supported by The School of Canine Science (with thanks)
June 2018 - Attended Trainer of the Year at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, London - The School of Canine Science
2018 - Canine First Responder Course - Valid until May 2020
2016 - Residential Instructors Course BIPDT - Passed Instructor Grade
2016 - Learn To Talk Dog - Canine Body Language and Facial Expression - Sarah Whitehead
2016 - Scentwork UK Workshop Level 1 and 2
2014 - Became an Affiliate Member of the BIPDT - renewed until May 2020
2014 - Residential Instructors Course BIPDT - Honours Pass at the Second Grade
2011 - 4 day Ultimate Recall Course - Wiltshire - John Rogerson
2011 - 4 day Practical - Tracking, Trailing, European Clean Boot Tracking, Body Detection and Search and Rescue - The Northern Centre for Canine Behaviour - John Rogerson
2010 - 10 Day Advanced Dog Training and Behaviour Course - The Dogs Trust - John Rogerson - Included Behaviour Modification Programmes, Behaviour Problems, House Training, Separation Problems, Fears and Phobias, Dog/Dog Aggression, Dog/Human Aggression, Teaching a dog to play, Detection and Hearing dog work.
2010 - 5 Day Training, Instructing and Handling Course - The Dogs Trust - John Rogerson - Included Learning Theory, Practical Training for all exercises for the Kennel Club Bronze Level Good Citizen Test, Remedial Training and Relationship Building
2010 - Decayed Body Scent Detection Course - The Dogs Trust - John Rogerson
2010 - 4 day Crime Scene Investigation and Survival Course - John Rogerson
2010 - Attended Seminar by Kennel Club Accredited Trainer on Practical Working Trials Judging and passed KC Examination on Requirements of a Working Trial Judge
2007 - Obedience Training Weekend - Fiona Rowe
2006 - Otto (Shadowsquad Mr Tidy) qualified for a KC Obedience Award Of Merit In Pre-Beginners - Qualified Pre Beginner Excellent (P-Beg Ex.) under Dave French (Judge). I began walking my neighbours’ dogs from when I was a small child, eventually achieving my dream of having my own rescue dog. Jenny came along in the late 1980s and in the 1990’s I was incredibly fortunate to meet the late Roy Hunter at his club in Stambourne, Essex - he totally inspired and helped me with my later rescue dogs (had 5 in all) and first GSD puppy, Heidi, whilst respecting that I wanted to work my dogs in my own way. I have always loved, with all animals from my pet rabbits to my career with horses, exploring avenues using kind, gentle handling skills in order to help them make great choices and, in turn, have a special and unique relationship with each of them. I owe so much to all my dogs for the things I have learnt and particularly from my German Shepherds, such a wonderful breed - they have taught me the sensitivity with which they, and all breeds, need to be treated with and how, by finding ways to encourage them to want to do what we want of them, we can achieve so much and be rewarded greatly. I am continually developing my own knowledge and skills and am incredibly excited that my totally updated puppy classes are now underway in Aberdeenshire. These take an in depth view into puppy behaviour and I work hard at ensuring these youngsters grow in confidence throughout the weeks, with their owners, to provide them with a solid foundation for their future. Look forward to seeing you at my classes or one to ones. I also offer a dedicated residential training/behaviour modification programme and support. Sue x

In addition:
British Horse Society Intermediate Instructor

Trained and worked at the Internationally renowned Radnage House Riding School, Buckinghamshire under the guidance of Pat Smallwood FBHS. This truly exceptional lady wanted from her staff and pupils the best they could give and achieve, pure training in horsemanship at it’s absolute best. It was Ms Smallwood’s (as we called her) beautiful grey mare, Ludney Hill, that I was fortunate to have in my care and be allowed to take to Wellington Riding, Hampshire and Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, as my ride in the Lloyds Bank Young Instructor of the Year Awards. Hill enabled me to win the qualifying round (judged by Sue Payne FBHS) and we went on to take 3rd place in the National Final. Nov 1982 - BHS Stage 4 Senior Coach in Complete Horsemanship
Horse cared and groomed for at Badminton Horse Trials-‘Alfie’ (owner/rider Charlotte Steel).

Precious times Making memories 💞'Thomas'
13/09/2024

Precious times
Making memories 💞
'Thomas'


Precious times Making memories 💞'Thomas'
12/09/2024

Precious times
Making memories 💞
'Thomas'


07/09/2024

All you youngsters out there 😊

This is how you do it 🐾💞

Be the change.

Amazing work going on all over the world and making the absolute most of what they have available to them.
01/09/2024

Amazing work going on all over the world and making the absolute most of what they have available to them.

30/08/2024

The Puppy's Choice 2024 - Young Puppy Foundations
Up to 6 months of age but with some flexibility to 7 months
5 week course
Start Date Friday 6th Sept. 2024 - every Friday for 4 weeks with the 5th week being Thursday, 3rd October.
Time 7pm to 7.50pm
Venue Lonmay Public Hall, Lonmay, Fraserburgh, AB43 8UH
Investment £120.00
Email [email protected] to book


Dog In A Billion 🖤 and I've been blessed to have more than one.'Thomas'Older dogs are just simply magnicient. Ea...
25/08/2024

Dog In A Billion 🖤
and I've been blessed to have more than one.

'Thomas'

Older dogs are just simply magnicient. Each day becomes more and more precious (if that is even possible).

It saddens me that so many think you should not need to reward your dog once they know something or that they should just do what they are told anyway.

Thomas is my best friend. If he does something amazing and excells himself why on earth would I not want to give him at least a double thumbs up (that's his sign for 'you're doing a great job boy') and possibly a treat?

Then, the next time he might be pushed to his limit by something unexpected he will be far more likely to pause and look at me for guidance or reassurance before doing anything else

We all need to be told we are doing a great job or given a pat on the back (us humans, not necessarily our dogs), to have that acknowledgement that you even exist. To not acknowledge them when they are doing a great job is a huge missed opportunity to keep their confidence topped up and their relationship with you at its optimum.

He can attract quite a lot of attention and sometimes from overly pushy parents who 'insist' their toddler is experienced around dogs and Thomas should stand like a statue to be petted as they try and run in to him.

His incredible tolerance and focus towards myself in trying to ignore such unwanted intrusion is admirable........ every day he makes me super proud to stand at his side.

Be very aware of just how incredible our dogs are and what they have to process and deal with in their lives and be generous in praising them in a way that they love 🩶

The Puppy's Choice 2024 - Young Puppy FoundationsUp to 6 months of age but with some flexibility to 7 months5 week cours...
17/08/2024

The Puppy's Choice 2024 - Young Puppy Foundations
Up to 6 months of age but with some flexibility to 7 months
5 week course
Start Date Friday 6th Sept. 2024 - every Friday for 4 weeks with the 5th week being Thursday, 3rd October.
Time 7pm to 7.50pm
Venue Lonmay Public Hall, Lonmay, Fraserburgh, AB43 8UH
Investment £120.00
Email [email protected] to book

Please note that I only use and promote sensitive, reward and choice based methods and this course is best suited for clients looking for this approach with their dogs. For those that perhaps have a different view but are possibly considering changing their approach then I recommend that you book a 121 with myself first of all. This will allow time to explain why I work as I do, for me to be able to demonstrate how such methods work and for you to then put into practice, in the session, the same handling techniques. This will then provide you with a better insight into how the courses are run before you book a space.

Spaces will be held for just 48 hours from me responding to any enquiry to book.
Please be sure to read the guidance, send in paperwork as required and note the terms and conditions. These are non-negotiable.
What Happens Next?
Once I have received the payment and required paperwork you will be sent an email. This advises what to bring along on your first night. Please note that all the information stated is specific for your puppy’s/dog’s needs and will help them, and you, settle in in the best way possible.
If you have any questions on ‘What To Bring Along’ or are not sure about something then please be sure to email me right away and well before the first night so you have plenty of time to plan and prepare in advance.


17/08/2024

Young Mabel 💝

My young Mabel teaches me something every single day and it has been, and continues to be, a journey like no other.One o...
17/08/2024

My young Mabel teaches me something every single day and it has been, and continues to be, a journey like no other.

One of her top tips is the importance of break time and the chance to chill out on a walk.
We were resting along a path that goes between farmers fields full of sheep, cows and with the odd deer suddenly appearing and shooting off at speed into the woodland aswell as pheasants hanging about expectantly for some of Mabel's treats 😊

Times like this are important for her otherwise she can become totally overwhelmed by the environment. It has been an incredibly difficult journey with her but the steady progression, taking the tiniest of steps on the days she could manage to take that extra step, have so been worth it and suddenly the difficult days are rare in these circumstances.

She is an absolute cuddle monster and is beginning to just love that really close connection and contact with me.

How do you and your dog chill out on a walk?

01/08/2024

Dogs use their body language, different parts of their body and sounds to communicate with us. While all dogs are different, a relaxed dog will often:

🐶 Have a neutral, wagging tail
🐶 Have soft eyes
🐶 C**k their head in an interested way if you talk to them.

This usually means they are happy to interact with you!

25/07/2024

Prong collars are a painful and unethical training collar some owners put on their dogs in an attempt to stop them from pulling on the lead.

25/07/2024

Food for thought for all you gentlemen out there.... and ladies of course 🙃
Edited
Sometimes in our attempts to have a well mannered dog we can, quite inadvertently, become a bit controlling and always be telling the dog what to do. They then may never learn to think for themselves and those that lack confidence can become worried about actually making a choice just in case it is wrong.

One may be incredibly sensitive to a tone of voice whilst another would not even be bothered.

With capturing what we like, it opens up another huge conversation with our dogs and, having watched my 10 year old Thomas last night coming up with some great new ideas, like using the footstool as a platform (to get my attention and be rewarded😘) I'm beginning to appreciate even more the overall benefits it can bring to our older dogs lives in keeping their minds and bodies active.

I love seeing my dogs, as they mature, being cheeky and thinking things through, coming up with new ideas in an attempt to achieve what they want at the end of it. Providing our guidance has worked over time and they offer what works for us, it's brilliant to see and makes our lives with them so much better with our relationship blossoming into something very special.

Below were my thoughts on this nice little video just in case of interest.

When our dogs are behaviour beautifully they tend to get ignored.
Remember, reward what you love then you'll get more of it. I liked the little visual communication he gave them, did you notice it...... (but on second view it may have been for the viewer?)
I use a thumbs up sign to let mine know, 'yes, you're doing a great job'.
What communication do you use, particularly at distance, to let your dog know they are doing great and to give you more of it?

Just because 🩶
20/07/2024

Just because 🩶

Do you have a dog from overseas?If so and you are struggling with their complex needs feel free to contact me, details b...
04/07/2024

Do you have a dog from overseas?

If so and you are struggling with their complex needs feel free to contact me, details below in comments.

At Battersea we've always believed in collaborating with colleagues across the sector and helping other organisations, whether that be in the UK or across th...

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The Puppy's Choice 2024 - Young Puppy Foundations Up to 6 months of age but with some flexibility to 7 months 5 week course Start Date Friday 6th Sept. 2024 - every Friday for 4 weeks with the 5th week being Thursday, 3rd October. Time 7pm to 7.50pm Venue Lonmay Public Hall, Lonmay, Fraserburgh, AB43 8UH Investment £120.00 Email [email protected] to book #puppycourse #puppytraining #puppy #puppies #rewardbased #choicebased #sensitive #onetoone #foundations #positivereinforcement #dogtraining #aberdeenshire #movinghome #relocation #onetoonecoaching #onetoonetuition

Keeping training light and fun with young Mabel. She may appear to be full on and can be but, she is an incredibly sensitive soul and, depending on the environment she can find focusing quite difficult if too much is asked for and for too long so tiny, tiny steps. Happy training 🐾 #dogtraining #gsd #gsdofinstagram #positivereinforcement #sensitive #choices #choicesmatter #aberdeenshire

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Happy Times 🧡🖤💕 #happytimes #gsd #friendsforlife #lovelife #kindnessiscontagious © SAINTS SCHOOLING FOR DOGS 2024

Food For Thought Training Tip. Does your dog knock the top pole off the clear jump in working trials? Do they have a naturally long, ongoing stride? This may mean they find it difficult to shorten, to sit back and to lift their front end off the ground in a manner where they can form an arc (bascule) over the jump which would enable them to clear it more cleanly. Plan some grid work and make careful use of placing poles. Teach them new skills so they are able to shorten their stride and once they learn new techniques try and not interfere more than is needed. In brief summary, work towards allowing them to go down a grid, spacing between jumps specific to the individual, eventually reduce to 2 jumps and then one with a placing pole until removing the latter. Analyse after each run and make adjustments as needed to spacing and/or heights of jumps. Don’t rush the process and don't overtest your dog as they will sour. I tend to not place toys out generally for jumping but, where that is done, we need to take care to ensure that the toy in itself is not causing the dog to jump long and flat or in a hurried manner. Video yourself and analyse exactly what is taking place, why it is and what you can do to change it. It may be something you are doing that, with a quick tweak, can change the outcome. Yes, there are many ways to train kindly and the above is what I have adapted that has worked for my own large breed dogs (mainly GSDs) What have you found that works best for you? #jump #gsd #gsdlove #jump #workingtrials #fearfreedogtraining #fearfree #sportsdog #choices #fearfreetraining #freeoffear #sportdogs #agility #dogsport #dogsports #sportdog

RUBY - LONG JUMP SEQUENCE © SAINTS SCHOOLING FOR DOGS 2024

A 121 training session At Lonmay Public Hall, AB43 8UH has become available tomorrow 8pm. 50 mins. Investment £36. Email [email protected] to book plus advise what you would like to get out of the session. You can team up with a buddy and share the session/use it as a 'meet your trainer' opportunity. Little sweetie Cooper from 2020 on an outing with me, looking at helping him to become more engaged with his family and coming up with some ideas to help him remain in the vicinity of them whilst improving his ability to walk nicely. An absolutely cracking little dog 🥰 - he tried so hard and was so attentive. I think we need to be incredibly mindful that onlead work doesn't make the experience itself, from the dog's perspective, totally sour. We expect so much from them, to adjust their pace and the ground that they would naturally cover in their stride to suit every individual that walks them - and it is jolly difficult for them. Let's give then a reason to be in our vicinity, to be as attentive as needed depending on circumstances, keep our 'demands' light and encouraging and think more about making walks an enjoyable experience for both our dogs and ourselves 🐾👣🌻🌺☀ This little session was on a small patch of grass on an industrial estate. It was only a few minutes long, we then had a cuddle and refreshments and got on our way. Doing little bits and pieces like this will really super charge your training and keep it fun for both of you. The skills you teach can then be more easily incorporated, in little short bursts, on your longer walks when you don't have the means to perhaps set a situation up to help the dog as I did in the video. Happy Training ☺

LAST OPPORTUNITY TO BOOK. SEE PREVIOUS ADVERT. Have more enjoyable walks and reliable recalls😉 Will ‘An Introduction to Luring, Clicker Training, Capturing and Shaping’ help you achieve that? Absolutely it will with your dedication, time and input. You will learn to put down sound foundations on which your dog can learn from and progress with ideas that we can play about with and adjust to suit the individual dogs. Walks are often a time for 'mini training moments' and to build on your dog's ability to voluntarily make some great choices. Once you start to get the smallest of results it can then be like a snowball effect where your dog's great behaviours become stronger and the range of skills they develop multiply. Keeping things fresh, fun, light-hearted and interesting for your dog will help keep them engaged with you and, ultimately, over time you will get more of what you want automatically. Make every moment count 🐾🌻🍀 Have fun together 🐾👣💖 Book today 🦴👀 Lonmay Public Hall #dogtraining #Fraserburgh #peterhead #aberdeenshire #dogbehaviourtraining #dogbehaviourist #dogbehaviour #rewardbasedtraining #rewardbaseddogtraining

Young Toby working with his mum, Linda, in only their second puppy session. Part of the confidence work we did last night was also to introduce this youngster to a ramp in preparation for using one when getting in and out of the car. Keeping our puppies and dogs sound is something I am absolutely passionate about and teaching them to use a ramp when they are young also means, if you decide to stop using it once they have matured, if ever it is needed again if the dog is injured or in later life due to, say, arthritis, our dogs are much more comfortable with it being gently re-introduced. Trying to train something new like this when a dog is under the weather or feeling vulnerable and perhaps already unsteady on their feet can make them feel even more concerned so doing it this early on has so many advantages. In addition, we can incorporate the ramp in a variety of ways so your youngster is learning numerous new skills along the way. This lovely young dog is also just beginning to learn to walk nicely and sometimes putting something into the equation can help to just focus them and slow things down a little. Often at the end of the session going back to the car can be a time when walking nicely is incredibly difficult but Linda did amazingly having set him up through this little exercise.

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Allowing Animals To Be Who They Are. To Make Great Choices. To Build Partnerships.

Affiliated to the British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers having obtained a Certificate in Instructional techniques and a Recognised Trainer for Scentwork UK Level 1 and 2.

December 2019 - Scent for Six - The School of Canine Science - Online September 2019 - 30 Days of Canine Science - The School of Canine Science - Online

May 2019 - Battersea Academy - The Intensive Dog Rescue and Rehoming Programme April 2019 - Kamal Fernandez - Sports Dog Training - Attended weekend workshop with Thomas. Ongoing online: Recallers member/Alumni-Susan Garrett The School of Canine Science - The Puppy Lab Kamal Fernandez online training. November 2018 to June 2019 - Provision of training and behavioural services to a local rescue organisation July 2018 - Craig Ogilvie - Play Workshop July 2018 - My application to do the Home Visits in the UK for Pat’s Rescue Retreat (based in Spain) has been supported by The School of Canine Science (with thanks) June 2018 - Attended Trainer of the Year at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, London - The School of Canine Science 2018 - Canine First Responder Course - Valid until May 2020 2016 - Residential Instructors Course BIPDT - Passed Instructor Grade 2016 - Learn To Talk Dog - Canine Body Language and Facial Expression - Sarah Whitehead 2016 - Scentwork UK Workshop Level 1 and 2 2014 - Became an Affiliate Member of the BIPDT - renewed until May 2020 2014 - Residential Instructors Course BIPDT - Honours Pass at the Second Grade 2011 - 4 day Ultimate Recall Course - Wiltshire - John Rogerson 2011 - 4 day Practical - Tracking, Trailing, European Clean Boot Tracking, Body Detection and Search and Rescue - The Northern Centre for Canine Behaviour - John Rogerson 2010 - 10 Day Advanced Dog Training and Behaviour Course - The Dogs Trust - John Rogerson - Included Behaviour Modification Programmes, Behaviour Problems, House Training, Separation Problems, Fears and Phobias, Dog/Dog Aggression, Dog/Human Aggression, Teaching a dog to play, Detection and Hearing dog work. 2010 - 5 Day Training, Instructing and Handling Course - The Dogs Trust - John Rogerson - Included Learning Theory, Practical Training for all exercises for the Kennel Club Bronze Level Good Citizen Test, Remedial Training and Relationship Building 2010 - Decayed Body Scent Detection Course - The Dogs Trust - John Rogerson 2010 - 4 day Crime Scene Investigation and Survival Course - John Rogerson 2010 - Attended Seminar by Kennel Club Accredited Trainer on Practical Working Trials Judging and passed KC Examination on Requirements of a Working Trial Judge 2006 - Otto (Shadowsquad Mr Tidy) qualified for a KC Obedience Award Of Merit In Pre-Beginners - Qualified Pre Beginner Excellent (P-Beg Ex.) under Dave French (Judge)